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Biotesting Europe project aims to cut ID theft

Biotesting Europe project aims to cut ID theft

UK scientists at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) have confirmed that they will take part in a pan-European project targeting ID theft.
Robert Jaques Aug 14 2007 12:51PM Security
Lawsuit: Apple puts customers at risk for ID theft

Lawsuit: Apple puts customers at risk for ID theft

Apple Computer, known as much for secretive ways as it is for developing widely popular consumer electronics such as the iPod and iPhone, has been sued for disclosing too much of its customers' personal information.
Jim Carr Aug 13 2007 9:48AM Security
ISPs suspected of massive identity theft in Korea

ISPs suspected of massive identity theft in Korea

More than seven million illegal sign ups claimed by police.
Simon Burns Aug 10 2007 2:15PM Security
VeriSign suffers data breach after July laptop theft

VeriSign suffers data breach after July laptop theft

VeriSign, the digital certificate vendor responsible for the internet's .com and .net domains, suffered a data breach last month when a laptop was stolen from an employee's vehicle.
Frank Washkuch Aug 7 2007 10:13AM Security
Online forum claims Certegy breach led to ID theft

Online forum claims Certegy breach led to ID theft

The former Certegy employee who sold millions of customer records to direct marketers may also have set off a string of identity theft attacks, contrary to reports from the check verification company, according to a group of online posters.
Dan Kaplan Aug 6 2007 9:56AM Security
ID theft soars in rural US

ID theft soars in rural US

ID thieves are increasingly targeting US individuals living in rural communities, new research warns.
Robert Jaques Aug 3 2007 11:16AM Security
Sentencing in DuPont insider theft case delayed again

Sentencing in DuPont insider theft case delayed again

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has once again postponed the sentencing of the former DuPont scientist who admitted he stole US$400 million in intellectual property from the company.
Jim Carr Jul 27 2007 10:11AM Security
Social networkers ripe for ID theft

Social networkers ripe for ID theft

Social networkers are opening themselves up to identity fraud by posting too much personal information on their profile pages, according to credit information provider Equifax.
Staff Writers Jul 24 2007 10:14AM Security
Former Boeing employee charged in data theft

Former Boeing employee charged in data theft

Seattle police have charged a former Boeing employee with 16 counts of computer trespass for the alleged theft of 320,000 files, as well as leaking them to a Seattle-area daily newspaper.
Jim Carr Jul 16 2007 10:42AM Security
Expert: ID theft arrests validate California disclosure law

Expert: ID theft arrests validate California disclosure law

The Secret Service's recent arrest and indictment of four Cuban nationals in Florida for ID theft is evidence that a presidential task force's recommendations on ID theft are out of touch with reality, said Mari Frank, an expert and former victim of ID theft.
Jim Carr Jul 10 2007 9:39AM Security
Fidelity admits theft of data on 2.3m customers

Fidelity admits theft of data on 2.3m customers

Bank and credit card numbers lifted from payment monitoring firm.
Shaun Nichols Jul 5 2007 1:51PM Security
McAfee predictions accurate on phishing websites but not on mobile malware

McAfee predictions accurate on phishing websites but not on mobile malware

McAfee's Avert Labs researchers said they were accurate in predicting a 2007 rise in password-stealing websites and public awareness of identity and data theft, but were off-base in foretelling a jump in mobile malware and adware.
Frank Washkuch Jun 20 2007 9:43AM Security
Bank details, personal addresses exposed in latest UK laptop theft

Bank details, personal addresses exposed in latest UK laptop theft

Hundreds of UK workers at Cornwall's Eden Project are at risk of exposure to identity fraud following the theft of a company laptop containing their personal details.
Fiona Raisbeck Jun 18 2007 10:18AM Security
Thousands exposed to fraud following database theft

Thousands exposed to fraud following database theft

Thousands of customer details have been used by fraudsters following the theft of a Cable & Wireless database, an investigation has found.
Fiona Raisbeck May 30 2007 11:31AM Security
Europe considers new identity theft laws

Europe considers new identity theft laws

The European Commission is to consider new identity fraud legislation in order to boost the fight against cyber crime.
Fiona Raisbeck May 28 2007 9:56AM Security
RFID system claims to prevent DVD theft

RFID system claims to prevent DVD theft

Locked discs will be unplayable until activated at the point of sale.
Matt Chapman May 14 2007 12:26PM Security
Security vendors lax on physical theft

Security vendors lax on physical theft

InfoSec delegates not being as careful as they could be.
Matt Chapman Apr 27 2007 12:31PM Security
US Federal ID theft task force recommends national breach identification law, tougher standards

US Federal ID theft task force recommends national breach identification law, tougher standards

A White House-sanctioned commission on identity theft backed the creation of a national breach notification law this week.
Dan Kaplan Apr 26 2007 10:16AM Security
New York objects to new Grand Theft Auto

New York objects to new Grand Theft Auto

Theft and murder have 'no place on New York streets'.
Iain Thomson Apr 5 2007 2:40PM Oddware
US retailer TK Maxx's data theft danger 'over hyped'

US retailer TK Maxx's data theft danger 'over hyped'

Card details without the security numberĀ are of little use on the internet or
phone, argues expert.
Clement James Apr 4 2007 11:16AM Security

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